Eargo Link vs. Phonak Audéo Infinio
Check out our comparison of the Eargo Link vs Phonak Audéo Infinio. Listen to audio samples and see how the two hearing aids differ in terms of sound performance, features, accessories, and more.
Summary
Product Description
The Link by Eargo is an over-the-counter hearing aid designed to offer discreet and user-friendly hearing enhancement. It features advanced sound processing technology, competitive pricing, and has been positively reviewed by independent labs for its performance and reliability.
Product Description
Phonak’s Infinio Sphere, launched in August 2024, introduces the AI-driven DEEPSONIC chip, designed to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments. My hands-on testing left me impressed with the Sphere's performance, especially in background noise.
Form Factor
Earbud
Form Factor
RITE
User Rating
User Rating
3.6
5 reviews
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
Hearing Loss Level
Suitable For
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
Scoring
Build Quality
3.8Below average
Build Quality
5.0Above average
Battery
2.9Below average
Battery
4.6Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
Bluetooth
5.0Above average
App Features
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App Features
5.0Above average
Comfort
4.0Below average
Comfort
5.0Above average
Design
4.5Above average
Design
4.1Below average
Value
3.6Above average
Value
3.5Average
Handling
3.5Below average
Handling
4.8Above average
SoundScore
3.9Above average
SoundScore
4.6Above average
Pro Support
1.0Below average
Pro Support
5.0Above average
Audio Files
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Busy Café
Open Ear-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-noisy
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Quiet Office
Open Ear-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-quiet
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Streaming Music
Open Ear-music
00:00 / 00:00
Initial Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
Tuned Fitting-music
00:00 / 00:00
HearingTracker partners with HearAdvisor to provide recordings and performance data from an acoustic laboratory that follows standard scientific procedures. All hearing aids are fitted and performance-tested for mild sloping to moderate hearing loss. All audio samples cutoff above 10kHz.
Accessories
Accessory Connectivity
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Accessory Connectivity
- RogerDirect™
Battery Charger
- Link Charger
Battery Charger
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
CROS System
—
CROS System
—
Landline to Streaming
—
Landline to Streaming
- Roger Select™
Power Pack
—
Power Pack
- ChargerGo RIC Sphere Infinio
Remote Adjustments
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Remote Adjustments
- myPhonak App
Remote Control
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Remote Control
- myPhonak App
- RemoteControl
Remote Microphone
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Remote Microphone
- PartnerMic™
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
- Roger Table Mic II
Remote Microphone (Mesh)
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Remote Microphone (Mesh)
- Roger Table Mic II
Smartphone App
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Smartphone App
- myPhonak App
Smartphone Streamer
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Smartphone Streamer
- Roger Select™
Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
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Smartphone Streamer + Hands Free
- Roger Select™
TV Streamer
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TV Streamer
- TV Connector
- Roger On
- Roger Select™
Software
AI Noise Removal
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AI Noise Removal
Spheric Speech Clarity
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
—
Adjustment Bands
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Adjustment Bands
20
Adjustment Synchronization
—
Adjustment Synchronization
QuickSync
Audio Stream Mixer
—
Audio Stream Mixer
Environmental Balance
Directionality
—
Directionality
SpeechSensor
StereoZoom 2.0
UltraZoom: Premium
Ear Simulation
—
Ear Simulation
Real Ear Sound
Environmental Adaptation
—
Environmental Adaptation
AutoSense OS: 6.0
Feedback Suppression
Yes
Feedback Suppression
WhistleBlock
Frequency Lowering
—
Frequency Lowering
SoundRecover2
Listening Programs
—
Listening Programs
4
New User Adaptation
—
New User Adaptation
auto Acclimatization
Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction
NoiseBlock
Occlusion Reduction
—
Occlusion Reduction
AOV
Phone in Stereo
—
Phone in Stereo
DuoPhone
Preference Adaptation
—
Preference Adaptation
User Preference Tuning
Spatial Noise Cancellation
—
Spatial Noise Cancellation
Dynamic Noise Cancellation
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
—
Sudden Loud Noise Reduction
SoundRelax
Tinnitus Relief
—
Tinnitus Relief
Tinnitus Balance
Unique Amplification Strategy
—
Unique Amplification Strategy
Motion Sensor Hearing
Speech Enhancer
Wind Noise Reduction
—
Wind Noise Reduction
WindBlock
Hardware
Accelerometer
—
Accelerometer
Yes
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
Bluetooth® Audio
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (A2DP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
- Auracast™ Ready
Hands-Free Calling
Yes
Hands-Free Calling
Protocol
- Bluetooth® (HFP)
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE)
IP Rating (Liquid)
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IP Rating (Liquid)
8
IP Rating (Solid)
—
IP Rating (Solid)
6
Push Button
—
Push Button
Push Button Options
- Program control
- Volume Control
- Audio Stream Mix
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Change program
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- ANC On/Off
Tap Controls
Tap Options
- Voice assistant
- Accept/end calls
- Pause/Resume
- Tinnitus program
Voice Assistant
—
Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant
- Siri
Volume Rocker
—
Volume Rocker
Yes
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